TV5's 5-STAR SPECIALS starring Ms. MARICEL SORIANO
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TV5 will soon premiere its weekly anthology show titled 5-Star Specials and network executives have chosen the Diamond Star to topbill its first few episodes.
Maricel Soriano lends her undeniable star power and showcases her acting prowess through her portrayal of different characters that can induce tears in one episode and elicit chuckles in the next.
On its pilot episode (March 22) directed by Soxie Topacio, Maricel stars in a comedy special where she plays the role of a balikbayan. She returns to the Philippines to get her daughter upon learning that her gay ex-husband is already dead. Now together with her boyfriend (played by Carlos Morales), Maricel meets her ex-husband's gay lover (played by Roderick Paulate) and engages in a funny dispute over the silliest of things.
The next episode (March 29) will feature Maricel in a horror-themed story together with child actor Nash Aguas. It will be directed by Ryan Carlos.
The remaining episodes will be megged by Joyce Bernal, Joel Lamangan and Eric Quizon.
Maricel recalls her working experience with Soxie Topacio and her good friend Roderick Paulate.
"Of course, nakatrabaho ko na sila lahat pero ang treatment na ginawa namin, it's going to be a lot different. Ang saya-saya working with Direk Soxie kasi wala siyang ginawa kundi tumawa...hindi lang tumawa kundi humagikgik. Ang saya naman sa set. And of course, ang sarap na si D-ick [Roderick Paulate] ang kasama kasi nakaka-miss talaga. It's been a long time na hindi kami nakagawa ng project together."
PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) asked the Diamond Star which genre she enjoys the most. "Alam mo, nung pinasok ko itong trabahong ito, yung kabuuan ng trabaho ang gusto ko. Siyempre, gusto mo maging masaya. Pero hindi naman ibig sabihin na pag drama ang ginagawa mo, ibig sabihin malungkot ka na. Ang nakakatuwang nangyayari sa aming mga artista, sa totoong buhay, masayang-masaya pero ang ginagawa mo ay drama. Tapos pag malungkot ka naman, comedy naman ang ginagawa mo.
"Ang natutunan ko noon, pag lumabas ako ng bahay, iniiwanan ko lahat kasi kailangan 100 percent ang ibibigay ko sa trabaho ko. Lahat ito, trabaho na mahal mo, gusto mo, nirerespeto mo. At may dedikasyon ka. Kaya hindi dapat dinadamay yun. Iwanan na natin ang mga problema kasi may trabahong naghihintay sa atin."
Perci Intalan, head of Creative and Entertainment, told the press, "We are very proud and honored that Ms. Maricel accepted our invitation to be part of the new TV5. Although, to make it clear, we are not under any illusions na sa amin lang siya."
At this point, Maricel quipped, "Pwede rin 'yon [maging exclusive]! Pwede nyo akong i-adopt." [laughs]
Perci continued by saying, "When we offered it, we were fortunate that she accepted it. We're still conceptualizing a movie project."
TV5 network executives are also conceptualizing a sitcom for the veteran actress. 5-Star Specials will air on TV5 every Monday starting March 22 at 8 p.m.
Source: http://www.pep.ph/guide/5724/Maricel...-Star-Specials
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By Bayani San Diego Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
03/13/2010
IN A LOT of ways, moving to TV5 was a homecoming of sorts for actress Maricel Soriano.
For her first project with the revitalized network, she returns to a format she popularized in ABS-CBN in the 1990s.
Maricel is headlining the TV5 Star Drama Specials with five episodes to be megged by five leading directors. (After Maricel, TV5 will tap other award-winning actors to top-bill the series.)
I feel blessed that TV5 gave me this opportunity Thankful na kinupkup nila ako [that they adopted me] and excited to act in the drama-anthology format again, she told Inquirer. I did Maricel Drama for 10 years and I missed doing it.
The Maricel Soriano Drama Special ran from 1988 to 1997 on ABS-CBN.
Varied roles
For the TV5 show, which will run from the end of March to April, she is set to tackle a variety of roles in just as varied genres.
For the first episode (Dalawa ang Nanay Ko), which reunites her with fellow Regal star Roderick Paulate, she does comedy, under the direction of Soxie Topacio.
The second episode is horror, under director Rahyan Carlos who also handled her last Kapamilya series Florinda. Shes doing romance, drama and comedy, too, under directors Joyce Bernal, Eric Quizon, and Joel Lamangan.
Biggest challenge for her is to give justice to each role.
She explained that not one genre is easier compared to the others. Theyre all difficult and require dedication, respect and commitment.
She follows a simple process in preparing for a role: I read and study the script.
Skipping meals
She is also known to skip meals prior to a big scene.
Shes intense as an actress, said Perla Bautista who plays Maricels mom in the horror episode entitled Batang Putik.
Interestingly, that episodes director, Rahyan Carlos, is the grandson of Luciano Chaning Carlos who megged Maricels biggest hits for Regal Films in the 1980s: Inday Bote, Inday, Inday sa Balitaw, Super Inday and the Golden Bibe and Horsey, Horsey: Tigidig-Tigidig.
After Florinda, Im looking forward to work with Rahyan again. Im proud of him, said Maricel.
A blast
It was also a blast reuniting with Roderick, her partner in another Chaning Carlos comedy, Gorio en Tekla.
Its great to work with him again, especially now that weve matured as actors, she said.
Manager Malou Choa-Fagar hopes that Maricels planned sitcom with Roderick will push through on TV5.
Said Maricel: The people of TV5 feel for you. I hope they will not change even if they achieve success.
Reynang-Reyna Sa TV5!
ni Ruel Mendoza, Abante
Todo-ngiti ang Diamond Star na si Maricel Soriano sa press launch ng kanyang bagong drama show sa TV5 na 5-Star Specials.
Tuwang-tuwa nga si Marya dahil sa magandang trato raw sa kanya ng mga taga-Singko. Sabi nga niya, artistang-artista ang pakiramdam niya sa pag-asikaso sa kanya.
I feel like a star. Yun talagang importanteng-importanteng tao ka para sa kanila.
Kaya ang sarap magtrabaho kasama sila. They make me feel like a star talaga. Kaya maraming salamat sa pagkupkop nila sa akin! sabi ni Marya.
Non-exclusive ang kontratang pinirmahan ni Marya sa TV5, pero hindi raw doon magtatapos ang lahat.
Puwede naman akong maging exclusive Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! tawa ni Marya.
Walang problema sa akin. Basta ganito kaganda ang ginagawa nila for me at sa ibang artista, aba eh di ituluy-tuloy na natin. Puwede akong exclusive sa kanila! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Sabi nga, puwudeng-puwede na si Marya ang maging mukha ng TV5. Kumbaga, siya ang tatawaging reyna ng TV5.
Sa ganyang usapan naman, nakaka-flatter yan. Gusto ko yan kasi parang ang laki ng respeto at importansya na binibigay sa inyo. Pero marami kaming reyna. Hindi ko sosolohin yan.
Ive been in the business for 39 years. Siguro naman tapos na ako sa ganyang mga titulo. Pero its nice to know na ang trato sa iyo ay maganda. Para ka ngang reyna kung tratuhin.
Tinanong si Marya kung gaano kabongga ang talent fee niya sa TV5.
Hindi ako ngingiti ng ganito kalaki kung hindi ako well-compensated. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Its written all over my face! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! malakas na tawa niya.
Pero seriously, hindi naman lahat ay pera. Hindi porket nakangiti ako ng ganito, it means na ganun na kalaki ang binayad sa akin. Ang importante ay masaya ako at wala akong magiging problema sa kanila. Its not always about the money, ang importante ay kunsaan ka masayang nagtatrabaho.
Iginiit din ni Marya na naging maayos ang pamamaalam niya sa ABS-CBN 2.
Maliit lang ang mundo na ginagalawan natin. I dont burn bridges. Mahirap na may makasamaan ka ng loob, hindi maganda yan. Ayaw ni Lord. Lahat dapat pakisamahan mo kasi hindi mo alam kung sino at kelan ulit kayo magkikita-kita sa industriyang ito.
Kaya sa ngayon, nandito ako sa TV5 at masaya ako. I love it at sana nga ay marami pa kaming gawin, nakangiting sambit na lang ni Marya.
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by Nerisa Almo
March 15, 2010
A very bubbly Maricel Soriano faced the entertainment media at the press conference of TV5's newest drama anthology called 5 Star Special last March 11, at Mario's Restaurant on Tomas Morato, Quezon City.
The Diamond Star, who is known to her showbiz friends as Maria, openly talked about her decision to make a project with the revitalized TV5. Although she's much identified with ABS-CBN, she said that it's sometimes good to welcome "change" in one's life.
As her fans know well enough, Maricel had been a Kapamilya since the early '80s. Her own drama anthology called The Maricel Drama Special aired in ABS-CBN for almost a decade.
She also did a number of TV shows in the same network. These included sitcoms like Kaya Ni Mister, Kaya Rin Ni Misis (1997), Bida Si Mister, Bida Si Misis (2000), Mary D Potter (2001), and John en Shirley (2006). She was also seen portraying the lead character in television series such as Vietnam Rose (2005) and Florinda (2009).
Now that she's doing the first five episodes of 5 Star Special in TV5, Maricel says she has learned to accept such changes in life.
She explained, "Kapag tumatagal ang panahon, it's nice na tanggapin natin ang change ng bukas ang kalooban natin at isip natin, di ba?Mahirap nga daw i-apply 'yan, parang foundation, kapag puyat ka mahirap kumapit. Pero siyempre, kapag bukas ang isip mo at bukas ang puso mo, especially mahal naman natin ang trabaho natin at mayroon tayong dedikasyon at pagmamahal, magiging maayos ang lahat."
Unlike some celebrities who jumped from one network to another, Maricel said that her case is different because she did not burn bridges when she accepted TV5's offer.
"I did not say goodbye," she smiled. "Wala naman 'tong goodbye, di ba? Ano lang 'to, in the meantime, di ba? Ito muna ang gagawin ko, kapag may ibang pagkakataon, e, di, puwede naman tayong gumawa ulit."
"I'M AN ARTISTA." Maricel agreed to appear on TV5 because it offered her a venue that would showcase her versatility in acting.
"This is a special special. 'Yong treatment na ginagawa namin, of course, nakaka-excite talaga dahil iba naman ito. Ginagawa natin ito [dati], pero ang treatment and approach na gagawin natin and execution, is going to be a lot different," she described.
The 45-year-old actress said TV5's offer was just timely because, "Kailangan, by this time, gusto kong gumawa ng isang trabaho na alam mong tratrabahuhin mo pero mukhang madali palagi dahil mayroon tayong dedikasyon, respeto, at pagmamahal sa ginagawa namin.
"At saka nabibigyan kami ng pagkakataon na gampanan ang iba't ibang klaseng roles. Nabibigyan kami ng pagkakataon para makagawa ng isang makabuluhan na [proyekto]parang ganito, special special, puwedeng sitcom, puwedeng variety show. Ang importante doon, nabibigyan kami ng pagkakataon."
Maricel underscored the network's encouragement while taping for this project.
"Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa kanila kasi ang feeling, 'I'm an artista!'" she gushed.
"Ang laki-laking bagay [noon]. Lagi ko ngang sinasabi sa kanila, 'Sana, huwag kayong magbabago, ha?' Kasi, ang sarap-sarap ng pakiramdam kapag ang isang artista, nararamdaman din ng mga kasamahan mo sa trabaho 'yong nararamdaman mo. Nakikiisa sila sa pakiramdam mo, nararamdaman nila ang nararamdaman mohindi ang trato ay para lang maka-quota tayo. Hindi ganun, definitely, hindi ganun, kaya ganun na lang ang pasasalamat ko talaga."
"PUWEDE AKO KAHIT SAAN." During the media conference, Maricel and TV5's Creative and Entertainment head Perci Intalan didn't answer directly if she would be doing other shows with the network.
Maricel just told the media, "Depende, gugulatin na lang namin kayo. Ito muna, isa-isa para may suspense naman!"
When asked what kind of show she prefers, she replied, "Alam mo naman ako, fight anywhere ako, puwede ako kahit saan."
She gave a similar answer about other roles she wants to do in the future.
"Kung meron man, siguro masasabi ko na lang 'yon kapag gagawin ko na or something na it's going to be a lot difficult, probably, pero challenging. Hindi ko na masabi 'yon sa dami ng nagawa ko. Pero baka naman, who knows, may pagkakataon na masasabi kong, 'Ay, hindi ko pa nagagawa ito.'"
TREATING HER JOB AS A BLESSING. From child actress to multi-awarded Diamond Star, Maricel has proven that she can handle different genrescomedy, drama, suspense and horror.
She shared her outlook as a professional actress:
"Ang natutunan ko noon, kapag lumalabas ako ng bahay, iniiwan ko lahat kasi gusto ko 100 percent ang maibibigay ko sa trabaho ko. E, lahat ito, trabaho, pare-parehomahal mo, gusto mo, nirerespeto mo, at may dedikasyon ka. Kaya hindi dapat dinadamay 'yon. Iwanan muna ang lahat ng problema, mamaya na kasi may trabaho at blessings na naghihintay sa akin."
She also recalled the instances when she had to separate her own feelings from her job.
Maria related, "Ang nakakatawa lang na nangyayari sa buhay naming mga artista, true to life 'to, minsan sa totoong buhay masayang-masaya ka, pero ang gagawin drama. 'Tapos, kapag malungkot na malungkot ka naman or mayroon kang hindi napagkasunduan sa pamilya, dumadating naman na comedy ang ginagawa ko. Nangyari na kasi talaga 'yan sa amin."
Then, she reminded everyone, "Life is so short, di ba? Parang kailangan naman maging masaya tayo palagi. At kung ano ang nakalatag sa atin, matutunan nating mahalin ng tama."
LETTING GO OF EXCESS BAGGAGE. If other stars experienced complications in crossing over from one network, she was happy that hers was a breeze.
She said, "I consider everything as a blessing. Smooth sailing lahat. Pag nagdadasal ka at bukas ang puso mo sa lahat, naging maganda at maayos, walang kagalit. Ang suwerte-suwerte ko kaya lagi akong nagpapasalamat."
Maria attributes her unfading sophisticated look to her positive attitude.
"I'm very at peace with myself," she said. "Kumbaga, marami akong nadaanan na pagsubok sa buhay komaraming masakit, maraming masaya, maraming mahirap, marami ring madali. Pero para sa akin, 'yon ang natutunan ko na in as much na ang hirap nga daw ng change, pero kailangan mo rin 'yong i-embrace. At kailangan mong iwan ang mga bagahe [sa buhay]."
She even managed to joke about burdens in life, "Naku, mahal 'yan, magbabayad tayo diyan. Mahal ang mga bagahe na 'yan, iwanan mo na 'yan. Bitawan mo na 'yan, excess baggage lang, mahal 'yan."
Then, seriously she told the media, "I let go of everything. I have learned to accept kung ano ang dumating or darating. Kailangan buong ningning kong tanggapin masakit man o masaya. Kailangan tanggapin mo, wala ka namang magagawa. Sabi nga nila, hindi naman ibibigay sa'yo kung hindi mo kaya. So, sometimes masasabi mo na, 'Hay, hindi ko kaya. Pero kakayanin ko.'"
In her 39 years in showbiz, Maricel has definitely made her mark. Although she's known as The Diamond Star, she doesn't think about it too much. She said, "It's not the label, e. I want the people to know the real me. This is me talaga. Everything will fade. Matatapos lahat pero mayroon kang alaalang iiwanan para sa lahat."
Check out the trailer of TV5s 5 Star Specials The Diamond Star pilot episode starring Maricel Soriano with guest, Roderick Paulate.
Maricel Soriano will portray different characters in the said anthology in various genre every week from comedy to drama to horror.
On its pilot episode (March 22) directed by Soxie Topacio, Maricel stars in a comedy special where she plays the role of a balikbayan. She returns to the Philippines to get her daughter upon learning that her gay ex-husband is already dead. Together with her boyfriend (played by Carlos Morales), Maricel meets her ex-husbands gay lover (Roderick Paulate) and engages in a funny dispute over the silliest things.
5 Star Specials The Diamond Star premieres on March 22, 2010, Monday, at 8:00 p.m.
SOURCE: http://www.starmometer.com/2010/03/19/5-star-specials-the-diamond-star-trailer/
STAR CIRCUIT
By Ricky L. Calderon (The Freeman)
March 17, 2010
A very happy and pleasant-looking Maricel Soriano met with the press last week in connection with her brand-new drama series on TV5 titled Star 5 Specials. The Diamond Star was in her best element, gamely answering all the questions thrown at her except the one related to politics, simply saying she doesnt want to talk about it.
Maricel is going back to work after doing Florinda for ABS-CBN, which ended some months ago.
She had been inactive for a while so the offer from TV5 is, indeed, very timely. This makes the Diamond Star one of the premier stars of TV5, which is making a strong bid to become a network to reckon with when it makes its big launch this month.
Star 5 Specials is headlined by Maricel, who will get the chance to work with different directors. For its initial episode, Star 5 Specials will feature Maricel with good friend Roderick Paulate.
I really like the special treatment that TV5 is giving me, said the Diamond Star during the presscon held at Marios Restaurant located at Tomas Morato Avenue in Quezon City. She said if TV5 would be willing to take her under its wings permanently, she would gladly accept it.
Maricel said she didnt have any problem with regards to her transfer from the Kapamilya network to TV5. We had a good parting of ways. After all, I have been with the Kapamilya network for a good number of years, but I guess there comes a time when you see the need for change. Kung bukas ang puso mo sa pagtanggap nang pagbabago, hindi ito magiging mahirap, said the actress.
She said that she and the Kapamilya network had a long relationship and while she may have crossed over to another network, it doesnt mean that shes closing her doors on the possibility of working again with the Kapamilya network in the future.
The actress also gives the assurance that the viewers will see a different kind of drama series in Star 5 Specials. Shes excited at the forthcoming episodes and shes looking forward to working with the different directors like Ryan Carlos, Joyce Bernal, Joel Lamangan and Eric Quizon that TV5 had lined up for her.
While she declined to give details, Maricel said that aside from the drama series that shes doing for TV5, the network is cooking up another project for her. It could be a movie or a project that would feature her alongside comedy king Dolphy.
In the first episode of her Star 5 Specials, she will be directed by Soxie Topacio. Maricel stars in a comedy special where she plays a balikbayan who comes home to get her child back when she learns that her former partner (who happened to be gay) has died. She comes home and meets her ex-husbands gay lover played by Roderick. This sets off bedlam and misadventures.
SOURCE: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=558749&publicationSubCategoryId=51
TV5 will soon premiere its weekly anthology titled 5-Star Specials and Diamond Star Maricel Soriano will topbill its first few episodes.
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Maricel Soriano will portray different characters in the said anthology in various genre every week from comedy to drama to horror.
On its pilot episode (March 22) directed by Soxie Topacio, Maricel stars in a comedy special where she plays the role of a balikbayan. She returns to the Philippines to get her daughter upon learning that her gay ex-husband is already dead. Together with her boyfriend (played by Carlos Morales), Maricel meets her ex-husbands gay lover (Roderick Paulate) and engages in a funny dispute over the silliest things.
The next episode (March 29) will feature Maricel in a horror-themed story together with child actor Nash Aguas. It will be directed by Ryan Carlos.
The remaining episodes will be megged by Joyce Bernal, Joel Lamangan and Eric Quizon.
Maricel recalls her working experience with Soxie Topacio and her good friend Roderick Paulate:
Of course, nakatrabaho ko na sila lahat pero ang treatment na ginawa namin, its going to be a lot different. Ang saya-saya working with Direk Soxie kasi wala siyang ginawa kundi tumawa hindi lang tumawa kundi humagikgik. Ang saya namin sa set. And, of course, ang sarap na si **** [Roderick Paulate] ang kasama kasi nakaka-miss talaga. Its been a long time na hindi kami nakagawa ng project together.
SOURCE: http://www.starmometer.com/2010/03/15/maricel-soriano-reunites-with-roderick-paulate-in-5-star-specials/